Polling is Open for My Next Beauty Review…Lipstick!

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Hi Gorgeous!

Last week I posted our epic mascara review. Did ya see it? You voted (hundreds of suggestions came in!), my team and I researched and tested. We looked at everything from cruelty-free certification and sneaky animal product ingredients to price and overall performance.

Because I wanted the analysis of each mascara to be as up-to-date as possible, I asked Environmental Working Group (EWG) to update their ratings for our picks. If a mascara wasn’t rated, EWG did us a huge favor by analyzing the ingredients and adding the product to their Skin Deep database. Once again, thank you EWG!

Needless to say, we were literally up to our eyeballs in mascara for months! In the end, it was a fun project that we hope you’ll benefit from–don’t miss the results. Va-va-voom!

The Lipstick Review Poll

This week it’s all about those gorgeous lips of yours. I’d love to know what lipstick you’d like me and my team to research, review and personally test. Keep in mind that my reviews are ONLY for brands that are striving to create cruelty-free, vegan, eco-friendly, non-toxic products. Sorry Chanel, you don’t make the cut.

Beauty can be safe, gorgeous and kind to animals. Thanks for helping us change the face of beauty one review at a time.

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Your Turn: In the comments below, add your favorite lipstick brands. Also, let me know what means most to you when it comes to your lipstick. Lasting power? Moisture factor? I want to hear about your must-haves. My team and I will take it from there. It’s that easy!

636 Responses…

Kris, you need to KNOW about Tom Mower and his mission and story as you look at cosmetics. Please see the attached video, Sisel Safe Checklist and brochure about what is in our line. As I was on my cancer and chronic Lyme disease journey, my path crossed with his and I share his commitment to keeping ALL potentially-harmful products out of my house and out of my family’s reach. They have been key in my own healing as well. Please be sure to check this out as you explore personal care items. You will not be disappointed!!

I started making my own makeup some time ago because so much that is on the market is so toxic and the few that aren’t are ridiculously over priced. Then my friends wanted me to make it for them as well. My friends convinced me to sell it on etsy. Now I make my own “lipstick.” You can check out my tinted lip balms and much more

The most important things to me when buying a lipstick (or makeup in general) are:
1. What it’s made from
2. If it was tested on animals
3. The source materials used

And of course that the product performs as advertised, thus leading to my pick!

The Amazonian butter lipstick from Tarte is creamy, light and all around great!! Love all the shades and it feels awesome while wearing it. It doesn’t feel heavy or chalky and doesn’t dry out your pout! Its small and compact (great for travel or to slip in your pocket) and what makes it epic is that it’s not tested on animals or have all that nasty junk that other brands fill their products with. This is a winner in my books!! Enjoy

Please look at the tarte brand of lipsticks. Most important – sunscreen! I’m having a hard time finding natural lip balms or lipsticks that have sunscreen without being the traditional ‘white’ zinc oxide or tasting terrible!

Sadly, Aveda is not a cruelty-free brand. They used to be in the past. Aveda states on their website “Aveda does not conduct animal testing, nor ask others to do it on its behalf, except when it is required by law”. When a company uses the phrasing “except when it is required by law”, it means that they DO test on animals. Also, keep in mind that Aveda is owned by Estee Lauder which is known for testing on animals.

The good news is that there are so many brands on the market that are cruelty-free!

Agreed, Arbonne! Amazing lipstick for this non-makeup-wearing girl. No harsh ingredients, all plant-based, vegan, AND no gluten fillers(this is big for me as most makeups have both animal product/testing and gluten fillers and I cannot have Gluten for health reasons)

Gosh I am excited for this! I have been researching natural lipstick like crazy and haven’t found one I love. I usually end up getting discourage and quitting for a while until I see a gorgeous color on someone and then I try again. I can’t wait to see your results.

Lipstick brand I exclusively use now is: Beautycounter. My biggest concern is safety (no known bad chemicals like lead) followed by ethical practices of the company. Of course color, scent, feel, performance are big as well. I’d be curious your research. I hope you’ll include it.

I second Beautycounter! I received one of their lipsticks in my last Goodebox and i LOVE it – the texture, scent, and color are all divine. I need a product that balances safe ingredients and ethical practices with real effectiveness! I’m curious to know if they make the cut.

Hi, Kris, My very favorite lipstick line is http://supernaturallips.com/. This is the most natural lipstick I have ever found (she uses vegetables to create the color!) that has booth great moisture value and staying power. Pricy, but worth the price for beauty and peace of mind! Plus, she has wonderful, uplifting names for her lipsticks like ravishing, abundance, loving and dazzling, to name a few!

This sounds really great. I just wish she did not use aloe which is spermicidal and probably home distrupting. I’m hoping folks catch on to the problems aloe soon–especially since I am deathly allergic to it.

Favorite lipsticks, Ava Anderson Non-Toxic! I love the complimenting lip glosses too!
Pretty colors and they have staying power, love the plum!
But what is most important is that I’m not putting synthetic dyes or lead on my lips!

Try to understand that many of us are educating ourselves today, now, with Kris. It is true I haven’t researched cosmetics cruelty specs, but I am now, and that’s what counts! Can’t wait to hear about the lipstick results.

Yes, it can take some digging to find out what’s in your products! That’s why I appreciate EWG for all the hard work they do to help us! I pull them up all the time when I’m wondering about something. I do wish there were more products that I could try like at department stores. I don’t mind spending a bit more on something that’s good for me but it’s hard to spend a lot when ordering online and I can’t try it or see it first. I wish more places would offer samples.

MAC Pro Longwear Lipcolour. I love this lipstick because I can kiss my kids a million times without any of the color coming off on their faces. Also, I am lazy and only like applying lipstick once a day!

Hi Whitney…..your information about Arbonne is incorrect. Arbonne is completely gluten free and safe for people with insensitivities and celiac’s disease. Actually, some products in the US that say they are gluten free actually have a small amount of gluten, but Arbonne has absolutely no gluten. Hoe this info helps you.

Hi! There’s a brand from Canada called Fit Glow and she makes cruelty free, organic and non-toxic beauty products. I don’t think she has a full on lipstick, but her lipgloss pigments are rich enough that I wear them as a lipstick. They aren’t sticky and leave your lips feeling nourished instead of dry. Definitely check out her stuff, it’s awesome! 🙂 Fitglowbeauty.com

I love glosses, glazes, and creamsticks from 100 percent pure cosmetics. They are moisturizing and last a good amount of time. And the color stays in place. No tackiness or goopiness. They are virtually taste-free and scent-free which I also like.

My favorite is Beautycounter’s lip sheer in petal, beautiful, sheer, perfect to just swipe on without looking. They have others and rose is another everyday go to, great on so many skin tones. They are well made, safe and gorgeous, not to mention the packaging is SUPER high end. Love it!

I could not AGREE more! LOVE Beautycounter’s lip sheers and lip shine. Petal, Twig, Plum…they are all great! Last for hours, waterproof, smell like vanilla, taste like cake and are as smooth as butter (without any “stickiness”). With an amazing EWG rating, I don’t think any other company can come close to all aspects of Beautycounter’s products.

Moisture and LONG lasting color. I really like a lipstick that doesn’t move, or go into the creases of your smile. I prefer matte colors as well!! I don’t have any brands i can recommend right now, because I am guilty of using Mac! It is the only lipstick that stays in place and lasts hours. Can you help me find a replacement??

Thanks for doing this ladies! You’re saving us a lot of time and $ finding the right lipstick!

Lemongrass Spa Products has an amazing Organic lip stick line that has long lasting color and moisturizes. My lips have never been softer! I am a consultant for them. Check out the ingredients and prices

Hi Kris! I love MAC lipsticks… what’s important to me is the color, how long it lasts and that the color doesn’t seep between the little fine lines above my upper lip. Thanks! I switched my mascara last week to Physician’s Formula, and love it because of you!

Beautycounter lip sheers. Favorite colors Rose & Coral. They do double-duty as both lip & cheek color for me. Ethical company-certified B-Corp, so put people & planet before profits. Plus, their products perform, which is most important to me!

Lipstick Queen! I’m a sucker for lipstick and own way too many for a stay at home mom but I keep searching for that perfect lipstick. I have four of their shades with Saint Wine being my favorite. I love that this is a multipurpose lipstick th as t I use on my cheeks and even eyes. The color lasts and goes from almost sheer to deep color as you layer it plus it feels great on my skin. I like it so much that I bought my best friend one.

Beautycounter! Very safe—NO toxins, no gluten (celiacs love it), no animal testing. Sheer and smooth but I love it best with the Beautycounter peppermint lip balm underneath the lip sheer. My favorite color is Rose.

Have had many choices over the years but now only use SKINN products….check Dimitri’s line I think you’ll be happy with it. Hope so anyway.
Somehow missed the mascara question… Use SKINN now but in the past use to order from Australia -Mirenesse. Navy or blue….wish SKINN did blue or navy. Sigh….

Hi Kris! I loved the mascara smackdown and I’m so excited to see the results of the lipstick!!!
My absolute favorite natural lipstick brand is ZUZU! I have a rich red and purple and they are my favorite lipsticks I’ve ever had.
Key for me in a lipstick…. rich, full bodied color! And it’s a huge bonus if it lasts.
Looking forward to the results!
Sam

Unfortunately, Aveda is not cruelty-free. Aveda states on their website “Aveda does not conduct animal testing, nor ask others to do it on its behalf, except when it is required by law”. When a company uses the phrasing “except when it is required by law”, it means that they DO conduct tests on animals. Also, Aveda is owned by Estee Lauder which is known for testing on animals.

The good news is that there are so many brands on the market that are cruelty-free! ; )